Arsenal In Talks To Sign Lucas Torreira

Talks are underway to sign Uruguay midfielder Lucas Torreira from Serie A side Sampdoria to Arsenal. Strengthening central midfield is a priority for the Gunners and the 22-year-old is seen as an ideal fit technically and at a reported £26m, would fall within their budget.

Arsenal are also keen to recruit a goalkeeper this summer. No agreement has been reached yet for Torreira, who is in Russia for the World Cup.

The Gunners have signed Swiss defender Stephan Lichtsteiner on a free from Juventus, while a move for Borussia Dortmund's Greece centre-back Sokratis Papastathopoulos will be confirmed in July.